VW independent/submitted information The fifth annual Rivals United 2021 is a wrap, according to the United Way of Van Wert County. This year’s event posed many challenges for all involved, but that didn’t stop the Lincolnview and Crestview communities from coming together for this great cause. United Way Executive Director Vicki Smith, along with student […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 11:19 pm. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a virtual flood map open house on Thursday, March 4, for communities in Van Wert County. The open house will give local residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying Flood […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 11:14 pm. FILED UNDER: News
Sharon Rose (Cochran) Hyitt, 64, of Convoy, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2021, at her residence after a courageous, year-long battle with cancer. She was born August 30, 1956, in Lima, the daughter of Byron Cochran, who preceded her in death, and Hazel (Caskey) Cochran, who survives in Spencerville. On November 15, […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 9:54 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
Norma J. Putman, 84, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital, where she was a patient. She was born December 29, 1936, in Mercer County (where she lived all her life), the daughter of George Harold and Ida Marie (Aller) Ralston, who both preceded her in death. Norma was a […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 9:43 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
VW independent/submitted information On Monday evening, the Van Wert Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) held its annual banquet at 133 Bistro. Due to COVID-19 stipulations, only team members were able to attend the event. During the banquet, CERT Chairman Mark Klausing reported the 2020 response statistics: Of the 25 responded fires, 23 required assistance for families. […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 7:48 am. FILED UNDER: News
Submitted information COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates Tuesday on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. K-12 progressGovernor DeWine announced progress toward the goal of getting K-12 students back into the classroom by March 1. In December, 45 percent of Ohio students were attending school remotely […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 7:35 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce will present its 99th annual Chamber Awards in a different way during the weeks of February 15 and 26. “When we began planning our 2021 event and programming schedule, we made the decision to present our annual awards using our social media and web platforms,” […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 7:33 am. FILED UNDER: News
VW independent/submitted information Freezing temperatures may have people reaching for their space heater … but their local electric cooperative is asking them to think twice. Electric space heaters are convenient, but don’t forget about their high cost and the safety precautions that may get overlooked. During this time of frigid single digit temperatures, Paulding Putnam Electric […]
POSTED: 02/10/21 at 7:13 am. FILED UNDER: News
SCOTT TRUXELL/independent sports editor Kalen Etzler and Carson Kreischer combined for 34 points and Crestview was able to hold Van Wert at bay in a 54-48 win at the Cougar’s Den on Tuesday night. The victory by the Knights (15-5) snapped Van Wert’s six game winning streak, dropping the Cougars to 7-10. The Knights jumped […]
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 11:25 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports Lincolnview 65 Fort Jennings 50 (boys) FORT JENNINGS – Collin Overholt scored 25 points, pulled down six rebounds and had four assists and Lincolnview rallied to defeat Fort Jennings 65-50 on Tuesday. In addition, Clayton Leeth finished with 13 points in the win. Fort Jennings (6-11) also had two scorers in […]
POSTED: 02/09/21 at 11:24 pm. FILED UNDER: Sports